Contract manager - Open in Qatar

Provide legal support for contract management processes and account delivery requirements. Ensure processes are consistent with Accenture policies. Advise on legal and risk management issues. Draft and review statements of work, change requests, and other contractual documents. Track contract changes, deliverables, and risks. Resolve issues and disputes to minimize potential for litigation.

• Lead contract management teams at all levels across large projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives, and opportunities.
• Develop contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts taking responsibility for supporting performance management activities.
• Take accountability for identification, escalation, and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.
• Engage in pre-award sales activities, assist with deal shaping, negotiate commercial and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.
• Contract Managers are client-facing and have a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.

• Undergraduate degree in Law, Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 yrs. relevant experience as a contract manager with exposure to complex deals with proven team management experience.
• Mastery of English and Arabic languages (oral and written).

• Member of World Commerce and Contracting (previously International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/or professional certification considered.

• We offer a transparent, fast-paced approach to career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.

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